Six Mile Campground sits along the North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming, within the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests. The campground operates seasonally from May through October and charges $20 per night as of recent reports. Campers can access roughly eight sites total, with about four designated for tents and four for RVs, though all sites require a quarter-mile downhill walk to reach the river.
The North Platte River runs directly below the camping area, but steep banks make fishing access challenging without waders. Greg P. notes the banks "make fly casting tough" due to their steepness. The campground enforces flies and lures only for fishing. Potable water is available but requires a walk from most sites, and one reviewer mentions the spigot "may need 3 hands to operate."
Sites sit in an exposed location that can experience high winds, which some campers find makes tent setup difficult. The area provides views across plains toward distant mountains, and visitors occasionally spot pronghorn near camp. Basic amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Dirt roads lead to the campground, so rangers recommend checking conditions for low-clearance vehicles. The minimal development suits campers who prioritize river access over extensive facilities.
Description
Six Mile Gap Campground is 2 miles off Highway 230 and provides access to the North Platte River and Platte River Wilderness Area. The campground has six tent sites and three pull-thru sites. Facilities include picnic tables, bear canisters for food storage, drinking water, toilets, fire grates, and trash service. Stay limit is 14 days. A separate parking area is available for hikers and river floaters. Popular activities nearby include fishing, floating the North Platte River and hiking the Platte River Trail. The North Platte River is classified as a blue-ribbon trout stream by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Fish species present include brook, brown and rainbow trout. Douglas Creek also offers good fishing opportunities. Special fishing regulations apply to the North Platte River upstream of Saratoga, Wyoming. All watercraft (except for inflatables 10’ or less in length) must have a valid Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species decal. Decals are available from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) online, at regional offices and at automated license vendors. For additional information on boating and fishing regulations, contact the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Laramie or Cheyenne.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSix Mile Campground is located in Wyoming near Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
Directions
From Encampment take Highway 230 southeast for approximately 27 miles to Forest Road #492. Turn left onto 492 and travel two miles to Six Mile Campground.
Coordinates
41.04800043 N
106.41200097 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 4 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 29 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 52 min from Boulder, CO
